Name: Sesame Roasted Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb. carrots, washed and halved (or quartered for larger carrots); 2 tbsp. sesame oil; 1 tbsp. soy sauce (GF if needed, coconut aminos for Whole30®); 1/2 tsp. pepper

By Kristen McCaffrey

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110 CALORIES 11g CARBS 7g FAT 1g PROTEIN

Sesame Roasted Carrots Recipe

Lately the only way I want to eat veggies is roasted. I am on a major roasting kick. Typically I roast veggies in a simple combination of olive oil, salt, pepper, and perhaps some fresh herbs or garlic. Lately however I have been trying to move out of my comfort zone and experiment with some other oils and flavors. Since I love the nutty flavor of sesame oil, I imagined it would pair well with the sweetness of carrots and a touch of soy for salt. The results were delicious, especially with the ginger and garlic. Consider these for your next Asian inspired dish or roast up a big batch to add to salads during the week.

The Recipe

Sesame Roasted Carrots

PREP TIME: 10 Min

COOK TIME: 30 Min

TOTAL TIME: 40 Min

Side Dish

Ingredients

SERVINGS:

UNITS: US METRICS

1 lb. carrots, washed and halved (or quartered for larger carrots)
2 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. soy sauce (GF if needed, coconut aminos for Whole30®)
1/2 tsp. pepper

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: about 2/3 cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110

Calories from Fat 64

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g

11%

Saturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 303mg

13%

Total Carbohydrate 11g

Dietary Fiber 3g

13%

Sugars 6g

Protein 1g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Toss the carrots with the sesame oil, soy sauce, and pepper. If using the ginger and garlic (recommended), toss this with the carrots as well.

Roast for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the carrots.

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: about 2/3 cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110

Calories from Fat 64

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g

11%

Saturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 303mg

13%

Total Carbohydrate 11g

Dietary Fiber 3g

13%

Sugars 6g

Protein 1g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

Notes

Optional: Use 1 tbsp. minced garlic and/or ginger for extra flavor.

About the author Meet Kristen McCaffrey

Hi, I’m the cookbook author, recipe developer, and food enthusiast behind Slender Kitchen. I am obsessed with making healthy food that is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. Meal planning is my secret weapon and I hope I can make meal time easier for you with our tried and tested recipes and foolproof meal plans. Learn More

3 Comments

On Sesame Roasted Carrots

Kristen McCaffrey

May 8, 2017 - 08:33

Hi Bridget. Thanks for the feedback! It is written in the notes but I will move it to the recipe to make it more clear. Thanks!

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May 7, 2017 - 14:10

This is only my second week using the meal plans and this is the second recipe that in the instructions makes reference to items not in the ingredients list. It says to add garlic and ginger in the instructions but not in the ingredients. What kind and how much? Since I am in the middle of making dinner, I guess I'll just have to guess.